Steve Davis Quintet: Live At Smalls
 | Label: smallsLIVE Catalog: SL0005 Format: CD Steve Davis (trombone), Larry Willis (piano), Mike DiRubbo (alto), Gerald Cannon (bass) & Willie Jones III (drums)Surrey With The Fringe On Top (Rogers, Hammerstein) / Spirit Waltsz (Davis) / Nature Boy (Ahbez) - To Wisdom The Prize (Willis) / Day Dream (Strayhorn) - Outro 1 Steve Davis is a young master (only 40 years old) and has been a member of Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers as well as a member of The Jackie Mclean group. In this live date, he brings the master pianist Larry Willis who does not disappoint. Listen to the work on “Surrey With The Fringe On Top” as one of the best recorded examples of Willis’ work. Also in the band is the underrated Michael DiRubbo, channeling Mclean with fiery and tempestuous lines. The rhythm section is The Roy Hargrove rhythm unit of Gerald Cannon and Willie Jones III. This recording is already garnering acclaim as a classic.  Price: $16.98 |